RBR essential announcements for the interval ranging from December 18, 2020 to December 24, 2020 include notices from Nuro, Ike Robotics, Ouster, Colonnade Acquisition Corporation, Unikie, Promotives, Dive Technologies, DJI, ADLINK Technology, EASA, Velodyne Lidar, Motional, PAL Robotics, and PERSEO.

Here are some of the most innovative robots, drones, and AI applications seen among the international startups in Eureka Park 2019.

Sales galore being offered for holiday shoppers on robot vacuums, aerial drones, and robot toys.

In this roundup, we look at how European drone regulations are developing, even as the market grows and innovators strive for new applications.

FAA reauthorization bill changes and LAANC deployment completion will likely spur more commercial drone testing.

Advances in materials, sensors, and battery life look to assist firefighters in reaching higher locations for extinguishing fires.

Through a mix of homegrown innovation, international partnerships, and industrial policy, the China robot market should continue to grow, note analysts.

The promise of peace with North Korea offers opportunities for international robotics providers, but they should be aware of the challenges and the competition.

Startups are continuing to get AI funding, and the past week also saw investments in drones, construction automation, and healthcare robots.

Industry uses for augmented reality and virtual reality in conjunction with robotics, continue to grow, as manufacturers, militaries, and healthcare providers all look to find new uses for the technology.

Spring is on the way, with drone and IoT matches, a big ETF purchase, and industrial automation the subject of the past week’s robotics transactions.

Portable camera maker GoPro faced stiff competition and poor reviews for its Karma consumer drone, forcing it to quit that market altogether.

Security challenges facing automation include Google Home Mini and privacy, DJI’s new local data mode, and Ukraine’s weaponized UGVs. Read more in this week’s roundup of global robotics developments.

DJI has updated the software on its drones to apply temporary no-fly zones near Olympic venues in Rio, Sao Paulo and other locations where the games are taking place.

The DJI Arena will give drone enthusiasts of all skill levels a place to gather and fly. The DJI Arena will be equipped with safety nets, an adjustable LED-lit obstacle course, and a LCD TV for a first-person view from the drones.

An ice cream shop on a beach in Britain successfully tested a drone delivery system that uses a modified DJI Inspire drone and three GPS sensors to carry up to four ice creams to beachgoers.

Drone sales have grown 224 percent year-over-year to nearly $200 million, according to The NPD Group. DJI continues to lead the way with a 49% share of the market.

The DJI Phantom 4 drone is the easiest and safest drone to fly from DJI to date. DJI Phantom 4 drone uses computer vision to reconstruct a 3D model of its environment and intelligently navigate around obstacles.

Here’s a look at how the new DJI Phantom 4 drone compares to the Phantom 3 Professional, Phantom 3 Advanced, Phantom 3 Standard and Phantom 3 4K drones.

DJI now offers drone insurance. The DJI Care Protection Plan covers damage to Phantom and Inspire drones that were caused from operator error or other mishaps for up to a year.

The flagship retail store will be about 8,611 square feet, DJI’s biggest retail investment to date.

The eagles take the drone down to the ground to an area that appears to be a nest.

If approved by the FAA, Walmart will use DJI drones to deliver products to customers at Walmart facilities and in small residential neighborhoods.